Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for paper tablecloths and serviettes in Lithuania experienced a notable shift between 2018 and 2024. Market size in value terms declined from $3.1 million in 2018 to $2.1 million in 2021, before rebounding strongly to reach $6 million by 2024. Domestic production remained at a lower level throughout, falling from $322,000 in 2018 to $96,000 in 2020 and then partially recovering to $156,000 in 2024.

The market's expansion after 2021 was largely fueled by a sharp increase in imports, which rose from $2.5 million to $6.4 million over the period. This import surge coincided with a peak in Lithuania's tissue paper production in 2022, which boosted activity in related sectors like cellulose wadding and fiber manufacturing, providing underlying support for the supply chain.

By 2024, Lithuania had solidified its role as a leading European exporter of textile wadding and cellulose fiber products, commanding the highest export prices in the region. This strong export positioning enhanced the market value of related goods and contributed to overall market growth in monetary terms, even as broader European production and consumption of paper tablecloths and serviettes saw a decline.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Lithuania's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 111.2 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 16.1% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 65.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 29.8%. The lowest point was in 2020, with a value of 95.8 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the steepest drop of 63.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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In 2021, Lithuania produced 64.6 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, showing a strong 12.2% rise from the previous year. Despite this recent uptick, production decreased by 55.6% overall between 2018 and 2021, averaging a 23.7% annual decline. The minimum output was recorded in 2020 at 57.6 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 with 146.8 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, at 60.8%.

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Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers have declined for two years in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 98 tonnes, reflecting a notable 10.8% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 49.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.3%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 194 tonnes. The largest drop was in 2020, at 43.7%, while the biggest increase was a modest 0.9% in 2019.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Russia, and Estonia were the primary buyers of Lithuania's tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, measured in volume. Latvia accounted for 44.9% of exports, Russia for 21.4%, and Estonia for 20.2%. Together, these three countries made up 86.6% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value stood at 472 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate 5.1% contraction from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 40%, averaging an annual drop of 15.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 792 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, at 37.3%, while the largest increase was a slight 0.7% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018-2021 period, Latvia, Russia, and Estonia dominated Lithuania's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in value terms. Latvia represented 43.5% of export value, Russia 24.4%, and Estonia 18.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 86.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers totaled 754 tonnes, showing a sharp 38.3% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports fell by 30.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.3%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 1 221 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 23.7%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Poland, and Sweden were the main sources for Lithuania's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, measured in volume. Latvia contributed 25.3% of imports, Poland 20.6%, and Sweden 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.6% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers have declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 493 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate 4.6% drop from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 29.2%, averaging an annual decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the 2018-2021 period, Poland, Latvia, and Germany led Lithuania's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in value terms. Poland accounted for 25.0% of import value, Latvia for 23.8%, and Germany for 12.7%. Combined, these three countries made up 61.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021